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Keeping physically active is an important part of a healthy lifestyle.

Just 30 minutes of moderate physical activity a day will help keep you happy and healthy. Regular exercise doesn't have to be boring or a chore. It can be an enjoyable and social activity.

Get Physical for Mental Well-being

A trial program encouraging people with a mental illness to get more active has succeeded in getting participants regularly involved in sport. Read more »

New AFL Club for Mogo

Youth in the small south coast town of Mogo are about to get a lot more active – thanks to the establishment of a new AFL club. Read more »

Walk to Live Life this Seniors Week

Sport and Recreation, Office of Communities, wants to remind the over 60s community in the Hunter of a great way to live up to the ‘live life’ theme this Seniors Week. Read more »

Play for life - join a sporting club

A new Australia-wide campaign has been launched encouraging people to join their local sporting club. Read more »

Gateway to sport

There is a quick and easy way to access information about sporting activities and clubs in NSW.
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Gateway to sport - find a club

Find out about over 70 sport and recreational activities including how to participate, links to state sport associations and local clubs.

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Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

NSW Sport and Recreation runs The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program in NSW. The Award is an internationally recognised youth development program providing opportunities for personal and social development for 14-25 year olds.

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Community partnership delivers for young in South Western Sydney

A partnership between Aboriginal elders, Sport and Recreation and other State and community organisations yields health and fitness dividends for children and youth. Read more »

Goodooga keeps its spirits up

Large areas of rural NSW were hit hard by flooding during March. One of the many towns affected was Goodooga in the state’s far north-west. Read more »

Rowley walks on

Rowley Simpkin is a 76 year old with a passion for keeping himself and others active. Read more »

Underwater passion

Meet Andrea van Eyssen, Sport and Recreation staff member at Lake Burrendong Centre and passionate Underwater Hockey player. Read more »

Seniors on the go

Late last year, Lake Burrendong Sport and Recreation Centre held its 10th Active Life Weekend. About 70 older adults took part, looking for a fun, active and enjoyable weekend in regional NSW. Read more »

Project 50,000

To mark 50 years of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in Australia, 50,000 people will be trained in CPR during November and December. Read more »

Don't put your life on the line

Summer is here and rock fishers are again being urged to take precautions. Read more »

Sport in the Neighbourhood - a new resource

We all have fond childhood memories of playing muck-around sport at the local park. No rules, no cost, no structure – just long afternoons of exercise, enjoyment and fun with friends and neighbours. Read more »

Sport for everyone

Students with a disability from independent schools recently attended a fun multi-sport day, designed to showcase ability and promote participation. Read more »

Gymnastics in schools

Gymnastics NSW has developed a new quality assurance program for clubs and providers working with schools. Engaging external providers to deliver physical education and sport in schools can be a great way to enhance student experiences and develop teacher skills. Read more »

Get ready for little athletics

Little Athletics NSW is gearing up for its season with its long standing School Visit Program which has been running for over 20 years across NSW. Read more »

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